Transcript Types of Japanese Poetry - English 9 2012-2013

Haikus
A type of Japanese poetry
Haikus
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A haiku has 17 syllables (at least) with three
lines.
The order of the number of syllables in each
line is 5, 7, 5.
Be sure to choose a topic that is simple when
writing your haiku.
When thinking of an idea, look at your
surroundings, it may help you choose a topic.
Haikus can be written about anything.
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Most people write haikus about nature and their daily
lives.
The three lines of the haiku make a feeling that
describes a person’s emotions.
The haiku poetry originated from the Renga poetry.
It is a type of Japanese poetry that is short, but has
been around the longest.
Basho, a famous Japanese poet made this type of
poetry well known.
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The structure of the Haiku changed a lot over time.
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In the 15th century, the form of haiku had up to 100 verses.
Each verse still had a specific number like the Renga.
The first haikus were made by two poets working
together on a poem.
Over all the years, the haiku has changed, but not the
number of syllables.
A Haiku
(from The Heavenward Path)
Is the hare blessed
who does not see the falcon’s
Talons above him?
The leaves fell slowly
To the unforgiving ground.
Too soon-summer’s gone!
A flowing steep creek;
Kayaks drop the falls below;
Cool, wet, paddling on!